The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) is the leading membership association for foundations and independent grant-makers in the UK. We strengthen trusts and foundations so they can rise to the challenges of our times. Our vision is diverse, vibrant and effective foundations, working together for social good.

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Children and young people
network meeting

4 September

Housing and homelessness
network meeting

5 September

ACF leaders forum
2024

18 September

SIIG: social lending - an
alternative to grant-making

26 September


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CEO blog | Impact investing: a fad or here to stay?

Posted on 8/28/2024
Carol Mack, ACF chief executive, explores the growing popularity of impact investing among trusts and foundations.

Tackling the root causes and long-term impacts of the riots: what can foundations do?

Posted on 8/20/2024
Response to the riots: part two. By Jim Cooke, head of practice

Putting solidarity into practice: how can foundations respond to the racist and violent riots?

Posted on 8/16/2024
Response to the riots: part one. By Jim Cooke, head of practice

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